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Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelC30C30Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $26,955
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $25,607
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Fog lights 295    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 850
Satellite radio 395    
Cruise control 185    
Laminated front side windows 300 300  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Compass 250 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Temporary spare tire     100
3.6L V6     1,595
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Fog lights 277    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128 748
Satellite radio 371    
Cruise control 174    
Laminated front side windows 282 282  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Compass 235 235  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Temporary spare tire     88
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 8,020 6,145 2,545
Options (change) 7,614 5,852 2,240
Destination 825 825 720
Total Price $32,645 $32,920 $30,220
Total Invoice $30,811 $31,070 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,480
Model Year200920092010
ModelC30C30Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5252hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,645$32,920$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,645$32,820$29,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$30,811$31,070$28,567
Adjustments for Features0-94-236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,811$30,976$28,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092010
ModelC30C30Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,440$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-236

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092010
ModelC30Malibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length167.4 in191.8 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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